Remote Lead Learning Scientist for Clinical Assessments

Pearson; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to spearhead research across domains such as academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical experience with research leadership to shape product priorities and scientific rigor.

You will translate business strategy into actionable research plans, collaborate across teams, and explore AI-enabled approaches to advance development and innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field such as Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Early Childhood Development, School or Clinical Psychology.
• 5+ years of professional experience in speech, language, literacy, achievement, school or clinical psychology, and/or early childhood.
• Clinical experience administering, interpreting, or working with standardized assessments.
• Strong knowledge of test development, measurement principles, research methodology, data analysis, and psychometrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research plans supporting new product development and portfolio priorities.
• Provide subject-matter and scientific leadership in speech-language pathology, literacy, achievement, and/or early childhood assessment.
• Help define product scope and assessment design to ensure scientifically sound and clinically meaningful solutions.
• Lead and contribute to item development, review, and evaluation using research and best practices.
• Partner with psychometricians to review data and findings.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and emerging technologies to research and product development.
• Oversee assessment materials, digital interfaces, and scoring resources.
• Support product commercialization by contributing scientific expertise to training and materials.
• Represent Pearson through conferences, papers, and other scholarly activities.
• Maintain flexibility to collaborate with international colleagues (~10%).
• Travel approximately 10%.

Skills

Research leadership

Clinical expertise

AI & emerging tech

Digital mindset

Strategic thinking

Influence & leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Lead Specialist, Learning Scientist (Clinical) to spearhead research across domains such as academic achievement, speech and language, cognition, and early childhood assessment. The role blends clinical experience with research leadership to shape product priorities and scientific rigor.

You will translate business strategy into actionable research plans, collaborate across teams, and explore AI-enabled approaches to advance development and innovation.